Zevrix Solutions Releases BatchOutput PPT 2.0 for Mac

Zevrix Solutions today announced a new point release of BatchOutput PPT 2.0, a handy tool for Mac OS X users that automates the creation of PDFs from Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Toronto-based Zevrix Solutions today announced a new point release of BatchOutput PPT 2.0, a handy tool for Mac OS X users that automates the creation of PDFs from Microsoft PowerPoint.

BatchOutput PPT's main purpose is that it removes the time and effort associated with post-processing in generating professional quality PDFs, especially when working with large batches of files. BatchOutput supplies a simple interface where users can set up their file output preferences and then run the processes on a huge number of files in one shot.

Version 2.0 adds some new features, including the ability to easily divide PowerPoint documents into single-page PDFs and apply Quartz filters to batches of documents to adjust the color, tone, brightness, and file size. The tool also lets users control image resolution and compression, as well as add encryption and password protection to the final PDFs to restrict copying, printing, and viewing.

Another aspect of the new release is that you can assign variable file names based on the page number, user name, current date, and other attributes associated with the files.

The new version is now compatible with PowerPoint 2011. Zevrix Solutions says it also addressed and corrected some stability and performance issues over the previous version.

BatchOutput PPT is a part of the Zevrix BatchOutput family of products, which also includes similar tools for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe InDesign. The software is available for $39.95 directly from Zevrix, as well as some other authorized retailers. It's also available as part of a bundle, called BatchOutput Office Suite ($99.97), that supports batch-outputting for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

A trial version is also available for download. BatchOutput PPT runs on Mac OS X 10.4.2 through 10.6, is a Universal Binary, and works with Microsoft PowerPoint 2008 and 2011.

Jill Duffy is a contributing editor, based in Washington, D.C., specializing in productivity apps and software, as well as apps and gadgets for health and fitness. She writes the weekly Get Organized column, with tips on how to lead a better digital life. Her book, Get Organized: How to Clean Up Your Messy Digital Life is available for Kindle, iPad, and other digital formats.
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